General Information
Purpose: To build skills and confidence through their first experiences with live pitching. Every player has the opportunity to learn, contribute, and succeed—both on the mound and in the field—while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong passion for baseball.
Spring Kid Pitch Baseball (Apr – June 2026)
League dates: April TBD to June TBD, final celebration June TBD (pizza provided; bring a side).
Skills Assessment: Date/Time: TBA
Practices: Mondays at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm.
- Devotional: Mandatory 15-minute devotional will be held on Mondays. Players who attend practices and miss devotionals will sit out their first batting rotation of the next game.
Games: Saturday mornings at 12:00 pm.
Fee: $80 per child (includes jersey and hat).
Register: Opens January 15th—Click [HERE] to register online (when available) on the website. Click [HERE] to print a registration form (when available)
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Team Rosters
Team Roster
Printable Team Rosters/Schedule
Please click on link below to download and view Team Rosters/Schedule
U13 Team Rosters (when available)
U13 Game Schedule (when available)
Coaches Resources
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED! Plan to attend the Coaches Meeting TBA
Please indicate on child’s registration form you would like to coach/assist coach or call Sports at 330-966-6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
**NEW** Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
Parent Resources
When & Where: April TBD – June TBD, 2026. Practices Mondays (5:30–6:45 pm & 6:30–7:45 pm). Games Saturday mornings 12:30, some weekday games. Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.
Skills Assessment: Date/Time: TBA—Arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in. Assessments will be at First Friends Baseball Fields. Wear cleats, & if possible, wear a shirt with your name or number on the back. If weather is bad, assessments will move to the First Friends Gym (tennis shoes only).”
End‑of‑Season Party: June TBD, 2025 — pizza, pop, water, and paper products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at church pavilion or inside gym if needed.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund after the second week unless approved for medical reasons; none if removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online January 15, 2026; paper forms available January 21 at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: April 1 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on age as of July 1 of the current year. Exceptions only with director approval. Divisions may shift based on participation.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed.
Parents’ Meeting: Date TBD at the pavilion during first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
League Rules Click Link
Picture Day Date: TBA
Equipment: Required gear: baseball glove, team shirt, and baseball cap. Recommended gear: baseball cleats (no metal cleats) and baseball pants. Optional gear: Baseball bat (must comply with Little League Regulations)
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players in order to balance teams if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Standings
Schedule